Fandom, Social Media, and Authenticity in the Digital Age
University of Colorado Boulder
"Fandom, Social Media, and Authenticity in the Digital Age" focuses your attention on the interconnected dynamics of identity, representation, interpretation, and self-reflection. It asks the question: how, where, and with whom do we inhabit the worlds of fandom and popular culture in the digital age? We will explore the role of digital media in the production of celebrity and fandom, using social media tools and platforms as a running case study. More broadly, the course is about what media st
About this Course
"Fandom, Social Media, and Authenticity in the Digital Age" focuses your attention on the interconnected dynamics of identity, representation, interpretation, and self-reflection. It asks the question: how, where, and with whom do we inhabit the worlds of fandom and popular culture in the digital age? We will explore the role of digital media in the production of celebrity and fandom, using social media tools and platforms as a running case study. More broadly, the course is about what media st
What You'll Learn
- Define and describe the relationship between fandom, popular culture, and digital media as each impact our identity and interactions with others
- Apply critical self-reflection and close reading frameworks through personal and professional writing
- Engage with pop culture and fandom communities by leveraging online platforms to make connections and synthesize learning
- Reflect on your personal relationship to social media, identity, representation, and social interaction online
Instructors
Christopher Haynes